title: Regulatory approaches to worker protection in nanotechnology industry in the USA and European union.
abstract: A number of reports have been published regarding the applicability of existing regulatory frameworks to protect consumers and the environment from potentially adverse effects related to introduction of nanomaterials into commerce in the United States and the European Union. However, a detailed comparison of the regulatory approaches to worker safety and health in the USA and in the EU is lacking. This report aims to fill this gap by reviewing regulatory frameworks designed to protect workers and their possible application to nanotechnology.
authors.affiliation: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, DC 20201, USA. vmurashov@cdc.gov
authors.forename: Vladimir
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Murashov
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Schulte
authors.forename: Charles
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Geraci
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Howard
mesh_terms: D005062:European Union; D033161:Government Regulation; D006801:Humans; D036103:Nanotechnology / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D016272:Occupational Health / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D018570:Risk Assessment; D014481:United States; D014489:United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration